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Make the most of your tools and talents: articles, profiles, how-to guides, and more from the staff of Garrett Wade.

Get into Grafting

By Garrett Wade

The Definitive Primer to Grafting Grafting is used to provide more fruit varieties, a longer growing season and more effective pollination by providing a means o… Read More

Gardening

How to Pick, Plant, and Care for Backyard (or Balcony) Fruit Trees

By Tara Austen Weaver

It’s easy to love backyard fruit trees. Unlike vegetable gardening, which requires near daily care throughout the growing season, fruit trees practically raise themselves. And then they reward you wit… Read More

The Top 7 Garden Trends for 2020

By Garrett Wade

Don’t let the cold weather fool you; the gardening season is coming. It’s the perfect time of the year to start planning, not to mention a great distraction from the cold. So, wh… Read More

Gardening

Soil Blocking with Bailey Van Tassel

By Bailey Van Tassel

I'm Bailey Van Tassel, and I am a busy wife, mom, and gardener. I work year-round in my home garden as well as work to help others learn to garden and grow their own food. As Spring approaches, life r… Read More

Spring is coming Get Ready Start Inside

By Meghan Harlow

How to Garden Indoors in 6 Easy StepsHere’s some good news for aspiring green thumbs: You don’t need an outdoor space to grow your own vegetables, flowers, or herbs.There is a reason poets and artists… Read More

What Does Gardening Zone Really Mean?

By Meghan Harlow

About Growing in Your Gardening Zone How to Plant by Zone ‘Bloom where you’re planted’ is a beautiful phrase that appears on everything f… Read More

Raised Bed Garden Design

By Garrett Wade

Whether you’re a rural dweller with plenty of open space or a suburban or urban type with a smaller patch of grassy land, you can enjoy the process and benefits of growing your own food with a rais… Read More

Gardening

Essential Tools for Spring

By Garrett Wade

Now that the ground is thawing and the sun is shining, we wanted to share some of our favorite tools for the spring. Bringing the lawn and garden back from winter dormancy is a yearly ritual that p… Read More

When it’s Time to Call a Dead Tree Dead

By Craig Winer

I’ve been growing various fruit trees in Central Mass for about 5 years; long enough to have one great harvest of plums, but not long enough to really have a deeply established orchard. I mostly lo… Read More

The Importance of Soil

By Garrett Wade

Home gardeners and professionals alike know that crop failure, pest damage, and poor soil conditions can be major challenges, but no matter the scale of your growing area, the solution is the same:… Read More

A Blog About Gardening, Cooking, Design & More

A thriving home garden can adds to your life in so many ways: beautifying your surroundings, providing fresh, trustworthy food for your family, even potentially raising the value of your property. Our blog has plenty of articles and tips to get the most out of your gardening time and tools, from soil prep to planting to harvesting—and then we’ll help you make the most of your bounty, whether you’re preparing fresh salsa or arranging freshly cut flowers. From DIY repairs to the garden, explore our blog and learn with us!

A Blog About Woodworking, Repairs, and DIY Everything

If any one thing defines a Garrett Wade customer, it’s the do-it-yourself spirit. We provide the tools to make or repair just about anything you can think of, and our blog is an invaluable resource when it comes to woodworking, home improvement, crafting, and so much more. Need a new tool but don’t know which version to get? We break down the differences. Want to get the most out of a new tool? We’ve got step-by-step tutorials to help you perfect your technique. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro, we’re sure you’ll learn something new here.

About Garrett Wade

Garrett Wade has been making, sourcing, and selling top-quality tools and more since 1975. Our customers are passionate about woodworking, gardening, cooking and baking, home improvement, and the DIY ethos of making and fixing—and so are we. With a dedication to small, family-run businesses and an eye for craftsmanship and quality, we take tremendous pride in connecting makers with the best possible tools for the job at hand. We stand by everything we sell, and everything we carry is backed by a 90-day money-back guarantee.